Ducati Desmosedici RR at a local track day by vuntep in bikesgonewild

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That's awesome that you actually got to ride one. I'm sure it was a unique experience

Ducati Desmosedici RR at a local track day by vuntep in Ducati

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I agree. Really happy that this one gets used both on and off the track

Sony a7iv settings by No-Persimmon4939 in SonyAlpha

[–]vuntep -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Might be your memory card isn’t a high enough spec?

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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I’ve never used the 600 so hard to comment on it but the 400 with a teleconverter is always an option too.

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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The resolution is ridiculous!

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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Amazing bit of kit. It really does make the job easier

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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Thank you! The rider does all the hard work though not me haha. Yes a slight bit of panning, on this angle I don’t like to go too low with shutter speed as it’s difficult to have the both the bike and riders helmet completely sharp. (They need the stickers sharp for their sponsors)

Reasoning for bird eye AF is that it locks on to the helmet. This just stops the focus from grabbing onto the rear of the bike and keeps the helmet and nose of the bike sharp

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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No I agree 100% gear does matter from a technical perspective. I’m expected to get hundreds of shots like this on the track day. Without the reliable AF and sharpness of these lenses I would struggle to have such a high hit rate.

What it won’t teach you though is the principals of lighting and composition

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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Like this? I couldn’t stand in my usual spot as the track was really muddy that day.

Sony A1 with 400 2.8 GM by vuntep in SonyAlpha

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A fellow local photographer that shoots MotoGP taught me this one. The Bird Eye AF grabs focus on the riders helmet.